D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Plains Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 811 COWBOY WAY, Plains, TX 79355
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Texas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

44
Repit Score
out of 100
94
Students
enrolled
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%14/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −37 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−3 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%55%reading -11 pts, math +0 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%22%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -8 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 811 COWBOY WAY
City Plains
ZIP Code 79355
District 4835040
NCES School ID 483504007102
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79355

Understanding the community around Plains Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $79,340
Per Capita Income $33,854
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%
High School or Higher 75.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,200
Median Rent $882
Owner-Occupied 52.2%
Renter-Occupied 47.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plains Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.7%
White 35.1%
Two or More Races 2.1%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 94
Teachers (FTE) 9.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plains Middle?
Plains Middle has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Plains Middle?
Plains Middle has 94 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Plains Middle serve?
Plains Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plains Middle receive per student?
Plains Middle receives $31,490 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plains Middle in 79355 ▼
Avg Home Value
$186,049
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
47.8%

Other Schools in 79355

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026